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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.72, 13,152.38 and 5,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.72, 13,152.38 and 5,554.52 is: 7,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.72 : 13,152.38 = 5,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.72/13,152.38 = 5,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.72x = 13,152.38 × 5,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.72x = 73,055,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055,157.76/9,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.23

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